English–Japanese

“atom” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoアトム (atomu)

Pronunciation

Romajigenshi

Example

原子は物質を作る基本的な単位です。gen shi wa bus shitsu o tsuku ru ki hon teki na tan i de su

An atom is the basic unit that makes up matter.

Illustration for 原子 (atom)

How to say “atom” in Japanese

“Atom” in Japanese is 原子 (genshi).

Refers to the smallest unit of an element that keeps the element's chemical properties, with a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Full entry for 原子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 原子

科学者は装置を使って原子の動きを調べます。ka gaku sha wa sō chi o tsuka tte gen shi no ugo ki o shira be ma su

Scientists use equipment to study the movement of atoms.

Tips for using 原子

  • In science, an atom's identity is set by its number of protons, so changing that number changes the element.

Other Japanese words for “atom”

物質はたくさんのアトムからできています。bus shitsu wa ta ku sa n no a to mu ka ra de ki te i ma su

Matter is made up of many atoms.

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